Rosturizm urges Russians in Sri Lanka to be careful, tour operators to warn about the situation
Rostourism urges Russians to sri Lanka Be careful not to leave the resort areas, avoid crowded places.
Taking into account the increased security risks in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and the Federal Tourism Agency recommend that Russian citizens who are in the country on vacation exercise vigilance and caution, observe personal security measures, do not leave resort areas, refraining from visiting crowded places, follow the instructions of local authorities.
In Rosturizm urged tour operators implementing tours to Sri Lanka to warn customers about the situation on the island. The Embassy of the Russian Federation is in contact with local law enforcement agencies and is ready to provide Russian citizens with any necessary support.
On Easter Sunday, April 21, explosions thundered in Sri Lanka, the first six in 3 temples and 3 hotels, the seventh in the west of the island, the eighth in a residential complex suburb of Colombo.
The main target of the attack, according to experts, were Christians, primarily Catholics, who make up the majority of the Christian community in the country.
According to the latest information, as a result of eight explosions killed 215 people, among them citizens of Denmark, Japan, Pakistan, Morocco, India, Bangladesh, China, the Netherlands, the United States, Turkey, the United Kingdom. More than 450 people were injured.
The Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka reports that there are no Russian citizens among the dead and injured, Russian travelers are asked not to visit Colombo.
13 people were arrested, who are suspected of involvement in the explosions. Police found a truck that could have been used in the attacks.
According to the Daily Mirror, citing sources familiar with the investigation, the explosions could arrange suicide bombers. The nationality of the suspects in the bombings is being established.
Source: tourprom, ria